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2017.
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as of August 28, 2017 (82 FR 34251, July
24, 2017).
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AD by November 13, 2017.
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using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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September 14, 2017.
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Federal holidays.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0813; Product
For Airbus service information
Identifier 2017–NM–109–AD; Amendment
identified in this final rule, contact
39–19059; AD 2017–20–02]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation
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Administration (FAA), Department of
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Transportation (DOT).
information at the FAA, Transport
ACTION: Final rule; request for
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
comments.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
SUMMARY: We are superseding
the availability of this material at the
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–13–
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
05, which applied to all Airbus Model
available on the Internet at https://
A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, A340– www.regulations.gov by searching for
300, A340–500, and A340–600 series
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
airplanes. AD 2017–13–05 required an
0813.
inspection, corrective actions if
Examining the AD Docket
necessary, lubrication of the ball-nut,
You may examine the AD docket on
modification of the trimmable
the Internet at https://
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA),
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and additional work for previously
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
modified airplanes. For certain
0813; or in person at the Docket
airplanes, AD 2017–13–05 required
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
installation of an electronic harness,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
terminating actions, and a ball-screw
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
assembly inspection. This AD clarifies
contains this AD, the regulatory
the formatting of a figure in the
evaluation, any comments received, and
published version of AD 2017–13–05.
other information. The street address for
This AD was prompted by reports
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
indicating that affected parties
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
misinterpreted the intent of a figure as
U.S. Department of Transportation,
formatted in the published version of
Docket Operations, M–30, West
AD 2017–13–05, which could result in
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
a negative effect on compliance. We are
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
Washington, DC 20590.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On June 15, 2017, we issued AD
2017–13–05, Amendment 39–18935 (82
FR 34251, July 24, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–13–
05’’), which applied to all Airbus Model
A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, A340–
300, A340–500, and A340–600 series
airplanes. AD 2017–13–05 was
prompted by the need for a modification
that automatically detects failure of the
ball-screw assembly. AD 2017–13–05
required an inspection, corrective
actions if necessary, lubrication of the
ball-nut, modification of the trimmable
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA),
and additional work for previously
modified airplanes. For certain
airplanes, AD 2017–13–05 required
installation of an electronic harness,
terminating actions, and a ball-screw
assembly inspection. We issued AD
2017–13–05 to detect and correct wear
on the THSA, possibly resulting in
damage to the ball-screw and fail-safe
nut, which could jam the THSA and
result in reduced control of the airplane.
Since we issued AD 2017–13–05, we
have received reports indicating that
affected parties could misinterpret the
identity of applicable service
information to use for the modification,
due to the formatting of figure 2 to
paragraphs (h) and (i) in the published
version of AD 2017–13–05. Since the
published figure could result in a
negative effect on compliance, we have
determined that clarification of the
formatting of the published figure is
necessary.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2014–0219,
dated September 29, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A330 and Model
A340 series airplanes. (Model A330–
223F and A330–243F airplanes were
removed from AD 2017–13–05 to
correspond with the MCAI.) The EASA
AD is referenced in AD 2017–13–05.
EASA has not revised its AD since the
issuance of AD 2017–13–05.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0813.
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information. The service
bulletins having the same document
number (but different revision levels)
are distinct because each revision
contains unique editorial changes.
The following service information
describes procedures for doing
repetitive inspections for integrity of the
primary and secondary load paths of the
ball-screw assembly of the THSA. These
service bulletins are distinct because
they apply to different airplane models.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3102, Revision 09, dated March 29,
2016.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4107, Revision 09, dated March 29,
2016.
The following service information
describes procedures for installing two
electrical detection devices, also called
CSPs, on the lower attachment
secondary load path of the THSA, and
modifying the THSA. These service
bulletins are distinct because they apply
to different airplane models equipped
with THSAs having different part
numbers.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3137, including Appendix 01, dated
March 20, 2007.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3137, Revision 01, including Appendix
1, dated December 6, 2007.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3137, Revision 02, dated January 18,
2010.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3143, Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4136, including Appendix 01, dated
March 20, 2007.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4136, Revision 01, including Appendix
1, dated December 6, 2007.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4136, Revision 02, including Appendix
1, dated February 24, 2010.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4143, dated February 21, 2012.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
5030, Revision 01, including Appendix
1, dated November 20, 2009.
The following service information
describes procedures for installing
electrical wiring harnesses and brackets
to connect the secondary nut detection
device to the monitoring systems. These
service bulletins are distinct because
they apply to different airplane models.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–
3046, Revision 04, dated July 16, 2010.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–
3046, Revision 05, dated November 7,
2011.
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• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–
3046, Revision 07, dated January 13,
2017.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
4056, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
4056, Revision 04, dated December 5,
2013.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
5008, Revision 07, dated February 8,
2013.
The following service information
describes system equipment
maintenance requirements (SEMR) that
refer to preventative maintenance
requirements found necessary to comply
with safety objectives. These documents
are distinct because they apply to
different airplane models.
• Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4—
System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05,
dated October 19, 2015.
• Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4—
System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04,
dated October 19, 2015.
• Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3—
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19,
2015, describes CMRs that are systemrelated periodic tasks established during
type certification.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of these same
type designs.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
We are superseding AD 2017–13–05
to clarify the formatting of a figure in
the regulatory text of the published AD.
No other changes have been made to AD
2017–13–05. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are unnecessary.
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Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–0813;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–109–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 33
airplanes of U.S. registry. This AD adds
no new economic burden to AD 2017–
13–05.
We estimate that it takes about 68
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts would cost about
$17,481 per product. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $764,808, or
$23,260 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
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Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
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2017–13–05, Amendment 39–18935 (82
FR 34251, July 24, 2017), and adding the
following new AD:
2017–20–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–19059;
Docket No. FAA–2017–0813; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–109–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 12, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017–13–05,
Amendment 39–18935 (82 FR 34251, July 24,
2017) (‘‘AD 2017–13–05’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the need for a
modification that automatically detects
failure of the ball-screw assembly. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct wear on
the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator
(THSA), possibly resulting in damage to the
ball-screw and fail-safe nut, which could jam
the THSA and result in reduced control of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Actions for Electronic
Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Fault
Messages, With Revised FAA Contact
Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2017–13–05, with
revised FAA contact information. For
airplanes other than those identified in figure
1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of this AD:
If, during any flight, one of the ‘‘PRIM X
PITCH FAULT’’ or ‘‘STAB CTL FAULT’’
messages is displayed on the ECAM
associated with the ‘‘PITCH TRIM ACTR
(1CS)’’ maintenance message, before further
flight after each time the message is
displayed on the ECAM, do the actions
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specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Do the applicable detailed inspection of
the ball-screw assembly for integrity of the
primary and secondary load path; check the
checkable shear pins (CSP), if installed; and
do all applicable corrective actions; as
specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or
(g)(1)(iii) of this AD. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
(i) For Model A330 series airplanes: Do the
actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–27–3102, Revision 09,
dated March 29, 2016, except as required by
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(ii) For Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes: Do the actions in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–27–4107, Revision 09,
dated March 29, 2016, except as required by
paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(iii) For Model A340–500 and –600 series
airplanes: Do the actions using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA;
or the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1)(iii) of this AD:
Guidance for the inspection of the ball-screw
assembly can be found in Task 274000–
B0002–1–C, Inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and
secondary load paths, of the Airbus A340
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
3—Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015.
(2) Lubricate the THSA ball-nut in
accordance with the applicable service
information specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i),
(g)(2)(ii), or (g)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Task 274400–00002–1–E, Lubrication of
the THSA ball-nut, of Airbus A330 ALS Part
4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015 (for Model A330 series
airplanes).
(ii) Task 274400–00002–1–E, Lubrication
of the THSA ball-nut, of Airbus A340 ALS
Part 4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015 (for Model A340–200 and
–300 series airplanes).
(iii) Task 274000–B0003–1–C, Lubrication
of THS Actuator ball-screw nut, of Airbus
A340 ALS Part 3—Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated
October 19, 2015 (for Model A340–500 and
–600 series airplanes).
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Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of this AD- Definition ofAirplane Groups
Group
Airplane Models
On Which the Following Actions or Modifications Have Been
Done
Airbus Model
A330-200 and -300
series airplanes
On which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-27-3137, including Appendix 01, dated March 20, 2007; or
Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 04, dated July 16,
2010; or Revision 05, dated November 7, 2011; or Revision 06,
dated November 15, 2013; have been embodied in service.
Airbus Model
A340-200 and -300
series airplanes
On which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-27-4136, including Appendix 01, dated March 20, 2007; or
Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 03, dated July 16,
20 I 0; have been embodied in service.
Group 1
airplanes
On which Airbus Modifications 55780, 52269, and 56056 have been
embodied in production.
Airbus Model
A340-500 and -600
series airplanes
On which Airbus Modifications 54882, 52191, and 56058 have been
embodied in production.
Airbus Model
A330-200 and -300
series airplanes
On which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, including
Appendix 0 1, dated March 20, 2007; or Revision 0 1, including
Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; has been embodied in service
and Airbus Modifications 52269 and 56056 have been embodied in
production.
Airbus Model
A330-200 and -300
series airplanes
On which Airbus Modification 55780 has been embodied in
production and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 04,
dated July 16, 20 I 0; or Revision 05, dated November 07, 2011; or
Revision 06, dated November 15, 2013; has been embodied in
serv1ce.
Airbus Model
A340-200 and -300
series airplanes
On which Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, including
Appendix 0 1, dated March 20, 2007; or Revision 01, including
Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; has been embodied in service
and Airbus Modifications 52269 and 56056 have been embodied in
production.
Airbus Model
A340-200 and -300
series airplanes
On which Airbus Modification 55780 has been embodied in
production and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 03,
dated July 16, 2010, has been embodied in service.
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Airbus Model
A330-200 and -300
series airplanes and
Model A340-200
Group 2 and -300 series
airplanes airplanes
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airplanes identified in paragraphs (i), (j), and
(n)(2) of this AD: Within 12 months after
August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD
2017–13–05), modify the airplane by
installing a CSP on the THSA and an
additional electrical harness, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
Airbus service information specified in figure
2 to paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, as
applicable to the part number of the THSA
installed on the airplane, except as provided
by paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.
(i) Retained ‘‘Additional Work’’ on
Previously Modified Airplanes, With No
Changes
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (h) and (i)
of this AD.
inspect to determine if the electrical harness
identified in the applicable Airbus service
information specified in figure 3 to paragraph
(j) of this AD is installed on the airplane, and,
if not installed, modify the airplane by
installing an electrical harness, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
Airbus service information specified in figure
3 to paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable
to the part number of the THSA installed on
the airplane. Airplanes having one of the
THSAs installed with a part number listed in
figure 3 to paragraph (j) of this AD already
have the CSP installed on the THSA, and
only the electrical harness must be installed
on the airplane.
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. For airplanes that have already been
modified (installation of CSP on the THSA
and electrical harness) before August 28,
2017 (the effective date of AD 2017–13–05),
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of any previous revision of an
Airbus service bulletin specified in figure 2
to paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, as
applicable: Within 12 months after August
28, 2017, do the ‘‘Additional Work’’ specified
in, and in accordance with, the
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(j) Retained Installation of Electrical Harness
on Airplanes Equipped with a CSP, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (j) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. For airplanes having one of the
THSAs installed with a part number listed in
figure 3 to paragraph (j) of this AD, and that
have been modified by installing a CSP on
the THSA as required by paragraph (h) of this
AD: Within 12 months after August 28, 2017
(the effective date of AD 2017–13–05),
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(h) Retained Installation of CSP and
Electrical Harness, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. For all airplanes, except Group 2
airplanes specified in figure 1 to paragraphs
(g), (h), and (q) of this AD, and except for
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(k) Retained Provisions for Terminating
Action for Repetitive Inspections of Airbus
Model A330–200 and –300 Series Airplanes,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (k) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. Accomplishment of a modification
before August 28, 2017 (the effective date of
AD 2017–13–05), using the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
27–3137, including Appendix 01, dated
March 20, 2007; or Revision 01, including
Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3046,
Revision 04, dated July 16, 2010; or Revision
05, dated November 7, 2011; or Revision 06,
dated November 15, 2013; terminates the
repetitive inspections specified in paragraphs
(k)(1) through (k)(4) of this AD. Modification
of an airplane as specified by this paragraph
does not constitute terminating action for the
actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD or the additional work specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Task 274400–00001–1–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and check the gap at the secondary nut
trunnion, of Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—
System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015.
(2) Task 274400–00001–2–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and check the CSPs, of Airbus A330
ALS Part 4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015.
(3) Task 274400–00001–3–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and check the CSPs, of Airbus A330
ALS Part 4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015.
(4) Task 274400–00001–4–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and check the CSPs, of Airbus A330
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ALS Part 4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015.
(l) Retained Provisions for Terminating
Action for Repetitive Inspections of Airbus
Model A340–200 and –300 Series Airplanes,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (l) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. Accomplishment of a modification
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
27–4143, dated February 21, 2012; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4056,
Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010; terminates
the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD for modified Airbus Model A340–
200 and –300 series airplanes only.
Modification of an airplane as specified in
this paragraph does not constitute
terminating action for the actions specified in
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, or the additional
work specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(m) Retained Provisions for Terminating
Action for Repetitive Inspections of Airbus
Model A340–200 and –300 Series Airplanes,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (m) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. Accomplishment of a modification
before August 28, 2017 (the effective date of
AD 2017–13–05), using the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
27–4136, including Appendix 01, dated
March 20, 2007; or Revision 01, including
Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; and
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4056,
Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010; terminates
the repetitive inspections specified in
paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of this AD.
Modification of an airplane as specified in
this paragraph does not constitute
terminating action for the actions specified in
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, or the additional
work specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Task 274400–00001–1–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and gap check at the secondary nut
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trunnion, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4—
System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015.
(2) Task 274400–00001–2–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and CSP check, of Airbus A340 ALS
Part 4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015.
(3) Task 274400–00001–3–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and CSP check, of Airbus A340 ALS
Part 4—System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015.
(4) Task 274400–00001–4–E, Detailed
inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
path and CSP check, of A340 ALS Part 4—
System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015.
(n) Retained Exceptions to the Actions in
Certain Service Information and Paragraph
(h) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions of
paragraph (n) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes.
(1) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
27–3102, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016
(for Model A330 series airplanes); or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–27–4107, Revision 09,
dated March 29, 2016 (for Model A340 series
airplanes); specifies to contact Airbus for a
damage assessment: Before further flight,
accomplish the required actions in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (s)(2) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that already had the
electrical harness installed during production
using Airbus Modifications 52269 and 56056
for Airbus Model A330–200 and -300 series
airplanes and Airbus Model A340–200 and
-300 series airplanes, and using Airbus
Modifications 52191 and 56058 for Model
A340–500 and -600 series airplanes: Only the
CSP must be installed on the THSA in
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accordance with applicable Airbus service
bulletins and within the compliance time
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
(o) Retained Provisions for Terminating
Action for Repetitive Inspections for
Airplanes on Which Actions Required by
Paragraph (h), (i), or (j) of This AD Are Done,
With No Changes
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This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (o) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes. Modification of an airplane as
required by paragraph (h), (i), or (j) of this
AD, as applicable, constitutes terminating
action for that airplane for the applicable
actions identified in paragraphs (o)(1)
through (o)(4) of this AD.
(1) For all airplanes: The actions required
by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(2) For Model A340–500 and -600 series
airplanes: Task 274000–B0002–1–C,
Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
paths, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 3—
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015.
(3) For Model A330–200 and -300 series
airplanes: The ALS tasks identified in
paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(4) of this AD.
(4) For Model A340–200 and -300 series
airplanes: The ALS tasks identified in
paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of this AD.
(p) Retained Ball-screw Assembly Inspection
for Certain Airplanes, With Revised FAA
Contact Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (p) of AD 2017–13–05, with
revised FAA contact information. For Model
A340–500 and -600 airplanes that are in postAirbus Service Bulletin A340–92–5008, at
Revision 06 or earlier, configuration: Before
exceeding the threshold or interval, as
applicable, of Task 274000–B0002–1–C,
Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
paths, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 3—
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015,
or within 3 months after August 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017–13–05), whichever
occurs later, accomplish Task 274000–
B0002–1–C, Inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and
secondary load paths, of Airbus A340 ALS
Part 3—Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated
October 19, 2015; and do all applicable
corrective actions. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight using
a method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA
DOA. Repeat Task 274000–B0002–1–C,
Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for
integrity of the primary and secondary load
paths, thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 3—
Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015.
(q) Retained Parts Installation Prohibitions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (1) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes.
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(1) For all airplanes except Group 2
airplanes as identified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of this AD: After
modification of the airplane as required by
paragraph (h), (i), or (j) of this AD, as
applicable, no person may install any THSA
having part number (P/N) 47172–300, P/N
47147–500, P/N 47175–200, or P/N 47175–
300.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes, as identified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of this
AD: As of August 28, 2017 (the effective date
of AD 2017–13–05), no person may install on
any Group 2 airplane any THSA having P/N
47172–300, P/N 47147–500, P/N 47175–200,
or P/N 47175–300.
(r) Retained Credit for Previous Actions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (r) of AD 2017–13–05, with no
changes.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD
2017–13–05), using the applicable service
information specified in paragraphs (r)(1)(i)
through (r)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Task 274400–00002–1–E, Lubrication of
the THSA ball-nut, of Airbus A330 ALS Part
4—Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision
03, dated September 9, 2011 (for Model A330
series airplanes).
(ii) Task 274400–00002–1–E, Lubrication
of the THSA ball-nut, of Airbus A330 ALS
Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 04, dated August 27, 2013 (for
Model A330 series airplanes).
(iii) Task 274400–00002–1–E, Lubrication
of the THSA ball-nut, of Airbus A340 ALS
Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 02, dated October 12, 2011 (for
Model A340–200 and -300 series airplanes).
(iv) Task 274400–00002–1–E, Lubrication
of the THSA ball-nut, of Airbus A340 ALS
Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance,
Revision 03, dated November 15, 2012 (for
Model A340–200 and -300 series airplanes).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
electrical harness installation required by
paragraph (h) of this AD and the inspection
and electrical harness installation required
by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions
were performed before August 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017–13–05), using
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3046,
Revision 06, dated November 15, 2013.
(s) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International
Section, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (t)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
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any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(t) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0219, dated
September 29, 2014, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0813.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (u)(4) and (u)(5) of this AD.
(u) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on August 28, 2017 (82 FR
34251, July 24, 2017).
(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 4—System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
05, dated October 19, 2015.
(ii) Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 3—Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision
03, dated October 19, 2015.
(iii) Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4—System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 04, dated October 19, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3102, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3137,
including Appendix 01, dated March 20,
2007.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3137, Revision 01, including Appendix 1,
dated December 6, 2007.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3137, Revision 02, dated January 18, 2010.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–
3143, Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–
3046, Revision 04, dated July 16, 2010.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3046,
Revision 05, dated November 7, 2011.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–
3046, Revision 07, dated January 13, 2017.
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(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4107, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016.
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4136, including Appendix 01, dated March
20, 2007.
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4136, Revision 01, including Appendix 1,
dated December 6, 2007.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4136, Revision 02, including Appendix 1,
dated February 24, 2010.
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4143, dated February 21, 2012.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
5030, Revision 01, including Appendix 1,
dated November 20, 2009.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
4056, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010.
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
4056, Revision 04, dated December 5, 2013.
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
5008, Revision 07, dated February 8, 2013.
(4) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office– EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet:
https://www.airbus.com.
(5) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 14, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0183; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ASW–4]
Amendment of Class E Airspace for
the Following Louisiana Towns;
Leesville, LA; and Patterson, LA
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
This action amends Class E
airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Leesville City
Airport, Leesville, LA, and Harry P.
Williams Memorial Airport, Patterson,
LA. Airspace redesign is necessary due
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to the decommissioning of the Leesville
non-directional radio beacon (NDB), and
the Patterson radio beacon (RBN), and
cancellation of NDB and RBN
approaches, and for the safe
management of instrument flight rules
(IFR) operations at these airports.
Additionally, this action amends the
geographic coordinates at Harry P.
Williams Memorial Airport, to coincide
with the FAA’s aeronautical database.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December 7,
2017. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under Title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.11 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. For further
information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of FAA
Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
76177; telephone (817) 222–5857.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it amends
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Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at Leesville
City Airport, Leesville, LA and Harry P.
Williams Memorial Airport, Patterson,
LA, to support standard instrument
approach procedures for IFR operations
at the airport.
History
On April 10, 2017, the FAA published
in the Federal Register (82 FR 17160)
Docket No. FAA–2017–0183, a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend
Class E airspace extending upward from
700 feet above the surface at:
Leesville Airport, Leesville, LA, and
Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport,
Patterson, LA, due to the
decommissioning of the Leesville NBD
and Patterson RBN.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received.
Subsequent to publication, the FAA
realized that it had inadvertently failed
to include updates to the geographic
coordinates for Harry P. Williams
Memorial Airport, to coincide with the
FAA’s aeronautical database in the
NPRM. Those geographic coordinates
are updated in this final rule.
Class E airspace designations are
published in paragraph 6005, of FAA
Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017, which
is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
modifies Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at:
Leesville Airport, Leesville, LA, to
within a 6.4-mile radius (reduced from
a 6.5-mile radius) of Leesville Airport,
and within 3.7 miles each side of the
360° bearing from the airport (modified
from 3.6 miles from each side of the
345° bearing) extending from the 6.4-
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0813; Product Identifier 2017-NM-109-AD; Amendment
39-19059; AD 2017-20-02]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-13-05,
which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-
300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2017-13-05 required an
inspection, corrective actions if necessary, lubrication of the ball-
nut, modification of the trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator
(THSA), and additional work for previously modified airplanes. For
certain airplanes, AD 2017-13-05 required installation of an electronic
harness, terminating actions, and a ball-screw assembly inspection.
This AD clarifies the formatting of a figure in the published version
of AD 2017-13-05. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that
affected parties misinterpreted the intent of a figure as formatted in
the published version of AD 2017-13-05, which could result in a
negative effect on compliance. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 12, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 28,
2017 (82 FR 34251, July 24, 2017).
We must receive comments on this AD by November 13, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For Airbus service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
You may view this referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0813.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0813; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On June 15, 2017, we issued AD 2017-13-05, Amendment 39-18935 (82
FR 34251, July 24, 2017) (``AD 2017-13-05''), which applied to all
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and
A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2017-13-05 was prompted by the need for a
modification that automatically detects failure of the ball-screw
assembly. AD 2017-13-05 required an inspection, corrective actions if
necessary, lubrication of the ball-nut, modification of the trimmable
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA), and additional work for
previously modified airplanes. For certain airplanes, AD 2017-13-05
required installation of an electronic harness, terminating actions,
and a ball-screw assembly inspection. We issued AD 2017-13-05 to detect
and correct wear on the THSA, possibly resulting in damage to the ball-
screw and fail-safe nut, which could jam the THSA and result in reduced
control of the airplane.
Since we issued AD 2017-13-05, we have received reports indicating
that affected parties could misinterpret the identity of applicable
service information to use for the modification, due to the formatting
of figure 2 to paragraphs (h) and (i) in the published version of AD
2017-13-05. Since the published figure could result in a negative
effect on compliance, we have determined that clarification of the
formatting of the published figure is necessary.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2014-0219, dated September 29, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330 and Model A340
series airplanes. (Model A330-223F and A330-243F airplanes were removed
from AD 2017-13-05 to correspond with the MCAI.) The EASA AD is
referenced in AD 2017-13-05. EASA has not revised its AD since the
issuance of AD 2017-13-05.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0813.
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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information. The service
bulletins having the same document number (but different revision
levels) are distinct because each revision contains unique editorial
changes.
The following service information describes procedures for doing
repetitive inspections for integrity of the primary and secondary load
paths of the ball-screw assembly of the THSA. These service bulletins
are distinct because they apply to different airplane models.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3102, Revision 09, dated
March 29, 2016.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4107, Revision 09, dated
March 29, 2016.
The following service information describes procedures for
installing two electrical detection devices, also called CSPs, on the
lower attachment secondary load path of the THSA, and modifying the
THSA. These service bulletins are distinct because they apply to
different airplane models equipped with THSAs having different part
numbers.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, including Appendix
01, dated March 20, 2007.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, Revision 02, dated
January 18, 2010.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3143, Revision 01, dated
July 10, 2012.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, including Appendix
01, dated March 20, 2007.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, Revision 02,
including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2010.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4143, dated February 21,
2012.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5030, Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated November 20, 2009.
The following service information describes procedures for
installing electrical wiring harnesses and brackets to connect the
secondary nut detection device to the monitoring systems. These service
bulletins are distinct because they apply to different airplane models.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 04, dated
July 16, 2010.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 05, dated
November 7, 2011.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 07, dated
January 13, 2017.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 03, dated
July 16, 2010.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 04, dated
December 5, 2013.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-5008, Revision 07, dated
February 8, 2013.
The following service information describes system equipment
maintenance requirements (SEMR) that refer to preventative maintenance
requirements found necessary to comply with safety objectives. These
documents are distinct because they apply to different airplane models.
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
4--System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015.
Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
4--System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015.
Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
3--Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated
October 19, 2015, describes CMRs that are system-related periodic tasks
established during type certification.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
We are superseding AD 2017-13-05 to clarify the formatting of a
figure in the regulatory text of the published AD. No other changes
have been made to AD 2017-13-05. Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0813; Product
Identifier 2017-NM-109-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 33 airplanes of U.S. registry.
This AD adds no new economic burden to AD 2017-13-05.
We estimate that it takes about 68 work-hours per product to comply
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $17,481 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $764,808, or $23,260 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive
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Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order
8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a
function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this
transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority
to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director
of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2017-13-05, Amendment 39-18935 (82 FR 34251, July 24, 2017), and adding
the following new AD:
2017-20-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-19059; Docket No. FAA-2017-0813;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-109-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 12, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-13-05, Amendment 39-18935 (82 FR 34251,
July 24, 2017) (``AD 2017-13-05'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by the need for a modification that
automatically detects failure of the ball-screw assembly. We are
issuing this AD to detect and correct wear on the trimmable
horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA), possibly resulting in damage
to the ball-screw and fail-safe nut, which could jam the THSA and
result in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Actions for Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM)
Fault Messages, With Revised FAA Contact Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2017-13-05, with revised FAA contact information. For airplanes
other than those identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and
(q) of this AD: If, during any flight, one of the ``PRIM X PITCH
FAULT'' or ``STAB CTL FAULT'' messages is displayed on the ECAM
associated with the ``PITCH TRIM ACTR (1CS)'' maintenance message,
before further flight after each time the message is displayed on
the ECAM, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD.
(1) Do the applicable detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path; check
the checkable shear pins (CSP), if installed; and do all applicable
corrective actions; as specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii),
or (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
(i) For Model A330 series airplanes: Do the actions in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-27-3102, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016, except as
required by paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(ii) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: Do the
actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-27-4107, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016,
except as required by paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
(iii) For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: Do the
actions using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA).
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(1)(iii) of this AD: Guidance for the
inspection of the ball-screw assembly can be found in Task 274000-
B0002-1-C, Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for integrity of
the primary and secondary load paths, of the Airbus A340
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3--Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015.
(2) Lubricate the THSA ball-nut in accordance with the
applicable service information specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i),
(g)(2)(ii), or (g)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Task 274400-00002-1-E, Lubrication of the THSA ball-nut, of
Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--System Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 05, dated October 19, 2015 (for Model A330 series
airplanes).
(ii) Task 274400-00002-1-E, Lubrication of the THSA ball-nut, of
Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--System Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 04, dated October 19, 2015 (for Model A340-200 and
-300 series airplanes).
(iii) Task 274000-B0003-1-C, Lubrication of THS Actuator ball-
screw nut, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 3--Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015 (for Model
A340-500 and -600 series airplanes).
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(h) Retained Installation of CSP and Electrical Harness, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. For all airplanes, except Group 2
airplanes specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of
this AD, and except for airplanes identified in paragraphs (i), (j),
and (n)(2) of this AD: Within 12 months after August 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-13-05), modify the airplane by installing
a CSP on the THSA and an additional electrical harness, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the Airbus
service information specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (h) and (i)
of this AD, as applicable to the part number of the THSA installed
on the airplane, except as provided by paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.
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(i) Retained ``Additional Work'' on Previously Modified Airplanes, With
No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. For airplanes that have already been
modified (installation of CSP on the THSA and electrical harness)
before August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-05), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of any previous
revision of an Airbus service bulletin specified in figure 2 to
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, as applicable: Within 12 months
after August 28, 2017, do the ``Additional Work'' specified in, and
in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information specified in figure 2 to
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD.
(j) Retained Installation of Electrical Harness on Airplanes Equipped
with a CSP, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. For airplanes having one of the THSAs
installed with a part number listed in figure 3 to paragraph (j) of
this AD, and that have been modified by installing a CSP on the THSA
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 12 months after
August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-05), inspect to
determine if the electrical harness identified in the applicable
Airbus service information specified in figure 3 to paragraph (j) of
this AD is installed on the airplane, and, if not installed, modify
the airplane by installing an electrical harness, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the Airbus service information
specified in figure 3 to paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable to
the part number of the THSA installed on the airplane. Airplanes
having one of the THSAs installed with a part number listed in
figure 3 to paragraph (j) of this AD already have the CSP installed
on the THSA, and only the electrical harness must be installed on
the airplane.
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(k) Retained Provisions for Terminating Action for Repetitive
Inspections of Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (k) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. Accomplishment of a modification before
August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-05), using the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137,
including Appendix 01, dated March 20, 2007; or Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 04, dated July 16, 2010; or Revision
05, dated November 7, 2011; or Revision 06, dated November 15, 2013;
terminates the repetitive inspections specified in paragraphs (k)(1)
through (k)(4) of this AD. Modification of an airplane as specified
by this paragraph does not constitute terminating action for the
actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD or the additional
work specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Task 274400-00001-1-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
check the gap at the secondary nut trunnion, of Airbus A330 ALS Part
4--System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05,
dated October 19, 2015.
(2) Task 274400-00001-2-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
check the CSPs, of Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated October 19,
2015.
(3) Task 274400-00001-3-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
check the CSPs, of Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated October 19,
2015.
(4) Task 274400-00001-4-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
check the CSPs, of Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated October 19,
2015.
(l) Retained Provisions for Terminating Action for Repetitive
Inspections of Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (l) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. Accomplishment of a modification in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-27-4143, dated February 21, 2012; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010; terminates
the actions required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD for modified
Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes only. Modification
of an airplane as specified in this paragraph does not constitute
terminating action for the actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of
this AD, or the additional work specified in paragraph (i) of this
AD.
(m) Retained Provisions for Terminating Action for Repetitive
Inspections of Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes, With No
Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (m) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. Accomplishment of a modification before
August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-05), using the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136,
including Appendix 01, dated March 20, 2007; or Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 03, dated July 16, 2010; terminates
the repetitive inspections specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through
(m)(4) of this AD. Modification of an airplane as specified in this
paragraph does not constitute terminating action for the actions
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, or the additional work
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Task 274400-00001-1-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
gap check at the secondary nut trunnion, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--
System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated
October 19, 2015.
(2) Task 274400-00001-2-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
CSP check, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated October 19, 2015.
(3) Task 274400-00001-3-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
CSP check, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated October 19, 2015.
(4) Task 274400-00001-4-E, Detailed inspection of the ball-screw
assembly for integrity of the primary and secondary load path and
CSP check, of A340 ALS Part 4--System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04, dated October 19, 2015.
(n) Retained Exceptions to the Actions in Certain Service Information
and Paragraph (h) of This AD, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the exceptions of paragraph (n) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes.
(1) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3102, Revision 09,
dated March 29, 2016 (for Model A330 series airplanes); or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-27-4107, Revision 09, dated March 29, 2016
(for Model A340 series airplanes); specifies to contact Airbus for a
damage assessment: Before further flight, accomplish the required
actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(s)(2) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes that already had the electrical harness
installed during production using Airbus Modifications 52269 and
56056 for Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes and Airbus
Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and using Airbus
Modifications 52191 and 56058 for Model A340-500 and -600 series
airplanes: Only the CSP must be installed on the THSA in
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accordance with applicable Airbus service bulletins and within the
compliance time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD.
(o) Retained Provisions for Terminating Action for Repetitive
Inspections for Airplanes on Which Actions Required by Paragraph (h),
(i), or (j) of This AD Are Done, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (o) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes. Modification of an airplane as required
by paragraph (h), (i), or (j) of this AD, as applicable, constitutes
terminating action for that airplane for the applicable actions
identified in paragraphs (o)(1) through (o)(4) of this AD.
(1) For all airplanes: The actions required by paragraph (g) of
this AD.
(2) For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: Task 274000-
B0002-1-C, Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for integrity of
the primary and secondary load paths, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 3--
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated
October 19, 2015.
(3) For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes: The ALS tasks
identified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(4) of this AD.
(4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: The ALS tasks
identified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (m)(4) of this AD.
(p) Retained Ball-screw Assembly Inspection for Certain Airplanes, With
Revised FAA Contact Information
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (p) of AD
2017-13-05, with revised FAA contact information. For Model A340-500
and -600 airplanes that are in post-Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-
5008, at Revision 06 or earlier, configuration: Before exceeding the
threshold or interval, as applicable, of Task 274000-B0002-1-C,
Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for integrity of the primary
and secondary load paths, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 3--Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015,
or within 3 months after August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD
2017-13-05), whichever occurs later, accomplish Task 274000-B0002-1-
C, Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for integrity of the
primary and secondary load paths, of Airbus A340 ALS Part 3--
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated
October 19, 2015; and do all applicable corrective actions. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight using a method
approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Repeat Task 274000-
B0002-1-C, Inspection of the ball-screw assembly for integrity of
the primary and secondary load paths, thereafter at the applicable
intervals specified in Airbus A340 ALS Part 3--Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated October 19, 2015.
(q) Retained Parts Installation Prohibitions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (1) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes.
(1) For all airplanes except Group 2 airplanes as identified in
figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of this AD: After
modification of the airplane as required by paragraph (h), (i), or
(j) of this AD, as applicable, no person may install any THSA having
part number (P/N) 47172-300, P/N 47147-500, P/N 47175-200, or P/N
47175-300.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes, as identified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), and (q) of this AD: As of August 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-13-05), no person may install on any Group
2 airplane any THSA having P/N 47172-300, P/N 47147-500, P/N 47175-
200, or P/N 47175-300.
(r) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (r) of AD
2017-13-05, with no changes.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before
August 28, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-05), using the
applicable service information specified in paragraphs (r)(1)(i)
through (r)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Task 274400-00002-1-E, Lubrication of the THSA ball-nut, of
Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03,
dated September 9, 2011 (for Model A330 series airplanes).
(ii) Task 274400-00002-1-E, Lubrication of the THSA ball-nut, of
Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 04,
dated August 27, 2013 (for Model A330 series airplanes).
(iii) Task 274400-00002-1-E, Lubrication of the THSA ball-nut,
of Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 02,
dated October 12, 2011 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series
airplanes).
(iv) Task 274400-00002-1-E, Lubrication of the THSA ball-nut, of
Airbus A340 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 03,
dated November 15, 2012 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series
airplanes).
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the electrical harness
installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD and the inspection
and electrical harness installation required by paragraph (j) of
this AD, if those actions were performed before August 28, 2017 (the
effective date of AD 2017-13-05), using Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-92-3046, Revision 06, dated November 15, 2013.
(s) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (t)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(t) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0219, dated September 29,
2014, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2017-0813.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (u)(4) and (u)(5) of this AD.
(u) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 28, 2017 (82 FR 34251, July 24, 2017).
(i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4--
System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 05, dated
October 19, 2015.
(ii) Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
3--Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 03, dated
October 19, 2015.
(iii) Airbus A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
4--System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 04,
dated October 19, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3102, Revision 09, dated
March 29, 2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, including Appendix 01,
dated March 20, 2007.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3137, Revision 02, dated
January 18, 2010.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3143, Revision 01, dated
July 10, 2012.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 04, dated
July 16, 2010.
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 05, dated
November 7, 2011.
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3046, Revision 07, dated
January 13, 2017.
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(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4107, Revision 09, dated
March 29, 2016.
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, including Appendix
01, dated March 20, 2007.
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated December 6, 2007.
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4136, Revision 02,
including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2010.
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4143, dated February 21,
2012.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5030, Revision 01,
including Appendix 1, dated November 20, 2009.
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 03, dated
July 16, 2010.
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4056, Revision 04, dated
December 5, 2013.
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-5008, Revision 07, dated
February 8, 2013.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office- EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet:
https://www.airbus.com.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 14, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-20559 Filed 9-26-17; 8:45 am]
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